Spring 2021

ENGL100_Assignment 3_Version U4 (15%)

Guidelines

Work individually.

Read the essay below.

Complete the missing parts (see detailed instructions below the essay).

Create a new Word document. Type complete essay and format it following APA guidelines

(add cover page, running head, abstract, key words, reference page).

Submit your work as a file on your course Moodle page.

The deadline is June 1st, 2021 at 5 pm.

Task. Read the essay and follow the instructions below.

How to be a Better Student

Education is a huge part of our lives. A well-educated person usually uses 15-25 years

of his or her life for learning. The amount of time and energy spent on education cannot be

ignored. Every minute of it should be spent with care and attention. Although many of us do

not even recognize that, being a good student is a complicated role which requires

preparation and use of various strategies. In order to be a better student, one should focus on

planning, communication and ________________________.

1

Just like for everything else, planning is the initial step for a better education. To

begin with, students should not take on learning as an activity which is imposed by their

parents, friends, or society. Many of us may feel that we are just forced into education

system; however, we need a plan to be in control. This plan may focus on short term or long-

term expectations from your education. It simply is thinking about and writing down what
you expect to achieve by learning. According to a recent survey, “All students, regardless of

their age, may benefit from writing down their goals about each course at beginning of a

semester” (___________, __________ , p. 123). Another way of useful planning can help

you in education is to divide and manage your time for leisure and responsibilities. For

example, sparing a study time every day provides consistency to develop studying habit; in

addition to that, you can divide that time into smaller chunks to have breaks to maintain your

energy and focus. Whether you plan for your future career or for your next coffee break while

studying for final exams, planning will make you a better student.

3 ____________________________________________________________________.

This might be easily overlooked as many people have the false impression that learning is an

individual activity. Especially in a school environment, your communication skills and

abilities with your instructor and with your colleagues can make things much easier or worse.

Student who are competent in writing emails, for instance, will always have an advantage

when it comes to ask for support from a teaching assistant or a professor. Similarly, if a

student can maintain a network of communication among classmates before an exam or

teammates during a group project, he or she will be in an advantageous position.

Communication is really the key to success in life and also in education.

Body paragraph 3 is missing. 4

Conclusion is missing. 5

References

Smith, J., Doe, J. A., & Springer, G. (2000). An Introduction to Education. New York:

Ithaca Publishing. 

1. In the line where you see number 1 , complete the thesis statement by adding one

supporting idea. Make sure it is parallel.

2. In the line where you see number 2 , complete the in-text citation.
3. Topic sentence in the second body paragraph is missing. Write it in the line where

you see number 3 .

4. Write third body paragraph of the essay to develop the point that you added to the

thesis. Use minimum one external source to support your idea. Add the reference.

5. Write a conclusion for this essay. In the first part of conclusion, you should restate

the thesis statement (use synonyms). In the second part of conclusion, you should use

another method (prediction, final thought, advice, etc.).

Grading.
Criteria Points
APA formatting is observed. (font, spacing, cover page, running head, page 15
number, abstract, key words, title, references, indentation)
Thesis statement is complete. 5
In-text citation is complete. 5
Missing topic sentence is added. 5
Missing body paragraph is added.
Paragraph is original (not copied) 5
Paragraph is related to the essay. 5
Paragraph has unity. 5
Paragraph is well supported. Support is specific. External source is 10
used appropriately.
Paragraph is coherent. 5
Student demonstrates good sentence skills 5
(spelling/punctuation/grammar)
Missing conclusion is added.
Conclusion is original (not copied) 5
Conclusion has summary/restatement of the main idea. 15
Another method of conclusion (prediction, final thought, advice, etc.) is 10
used.
Student demonstrates good sentence skills (spelling / punctuation / 5
grammar)
Total 100